Callie Harris PhD, MSN-Ed, RN, CNE

Assistant Professor
Human Health Building, Room 2017
(248) 364-8767
callieharris@oakland.edu

Biography:

Callie K. Harris has a PhD in Nursing (Michigan State University, 2025) and a Master of Science in Nursing Education (Western Governor’s University, 2016). Dr. Harris' research primarily centers on addressing disparities in cancer and cancer prevention for bisexual people. She has presented research and scholarly work at regional and international levels in the areas of sexual and gender minority health, and clinical reasoning and communication skills for undergraduate nursing students.  

Education:

• PhD - Michigan State University, 2025
• MSN-Ed - Western Governors University, 2016
• BSN - Michigan State University, 2010

Clinical Expertise:

Medical-Surgical, Adult Acute Care

Research Area Interests:

• LGBTQIA+ Health
• Health Equity, Health of Minoritized Populations
• Cancer Prevention, Including Cervical Cancer Screening
• Communication and clinical reasoning skills for undergraduate nursing students

Selected Research/Publications:

Harris, C. J. (2025). Relationships among identity disclosure, mental health symptoms, and participation in cervical cancer screening among bisexual adults (Order No. 32164659). Available from ProQuest One Academic. (3231760071).

Kluitenberg Harris, C., Wu, H., Lehto, R., Wyatt, G., & Given, B. (2025). Relationships among determinants of health, cancer screening participation, and sexual minority identity: A systematic review. LGBT Health, 12(1), 3.

Professional Affiliations:

• Midwest Nursing Research Society
• Sigma Theta Tau - Alpha Psi